Networking Like a Pro at the Expo
Learn how to make meaningful connections and expand your network at the Austin Marathon Expo.
Learn how to make meaningful connections and expand your network at the Austin Marathon Expo.
Come Prepared
Bring plenty of business cards, have your elevator pitch ready, and research other exhibitors and attendees you want to connect with before you arrive.
Be Approachable
Stand at the front of your booth, make eye contact, and smile. A welcoming demeanor is the simplest and most effective networking tool you have.
Listen More Than You Talk
The best networkers are great listeners. Ask open-ended questions, show genuine interest in the answers, and look for ways to help others before asking for help yourself.
Follow Up
A connection made at the expo is only as good as your follow-up. Send a personalized email within 48 hours referencing something specific from your conversation.
More exhibitor resources
Browse tips, guides, and deadlines in the resource center.